Altering Preferences' export location.
=pds files
= snapshot

Removing the spaces/gaps on your time line while editing

A gap/space will show as a "BLACK" spot/space/image when previewing. The amount of time it shows depends on how much of a gap/space you have between items placed on the time line.

Dafydd suggests:

Try the following.

1. Spread the time line out
2. Locate the gaps between the clips
3. Position the cursor and "Right Click" on your mouse
4. In the displayed dialogue box, select "Remove and Close gap"
5. repeat as needed.

Bubba Suggests:

I had the same problem at first with PD9. After expanding the time line then I could see the gaps because we are used to the new item just snapping against the last item on the line with older versions of PD.

As with any question you may post in the forums.... if it does not solve your problem let us know.....BUT... if the advise does solve your problem PLEASE post again to let us know that too..

If you right click IN THE GAP you will get a pop up edit window... use the bottom option... See attached.
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Windows 8 Pro 64 bit

CyberLink PowerDirector 10 Tutorials
PDtoots PowerDirector Tutorials

**NOTICE**
When you are asked to provide a DXDIAG you go the following link and do part "B". Your posted specs are NOT what we are looking for as they tell us nothing. The specs on the box of your computer mean nothing. The DXDIAG shows us how your computer is configured as it runs.

DXDIAG Link

Dafydd, could you please post the url for the PD tutorials. My PD9 only shows the directors chair image in the preferences section, there is no link or picture that you have in yours. I am running the latest build.

Cheers

Robert2 S My youtube channel====> http://www.youtube.com/user/relate2?feature=mhsn

Robert....

The tutorials are here:
http://directorzone.cyberlink.com/tutorial/?PRODUCTNAME=PowerDirector&PRODUCTVERSION=9.0&VERSIONTYPE=Ultra64&CHANNEL=iSales&LANGUAGE=ENU&OSREGION=0xf4&SYSTEMLOCALE=0x0409&BU=CLT&MAJORVER=9&MINORVER=0&BUILDNO=0.2504&VENDORNAME=2581&SR=VDE101208-05&DEVICE=&PATTERNID=101670&BB_ID=41183&HWID=&Model=&affiliate=2581_736_572_VDE101208-05_41183_101670_1-1_None&utm_campaign=BB_&utm_source=BB_PowerDirector_2581_&utm_medium=BB_PowerDirector_41183_Promotion_Banner_VDE101208-05_101670__


Hows that for a address? __________________________________________
Windows 8 Pro 64 bit

CyberLink PowerDirector 10 Tutorials
PDtoots PowerDirector Tutorials

**NOTICE**
When you are asked to provide a DXDIAG you go the following link and do part "B". Your posted specs are NOT what we are looking for as they tell us nothing. The specs on the box of your computer mean nothing. The DXDIAG shows us how your computer is configured as it runs.

DXDIAG Link

Thanks Bubba, don't know why it doesn't show up in my version, everything else works like a charm. My youtube channel====> http://www.youtube.com/user/relate2?feature=mhsn

REF: https://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/15591.page

Here are the changes I made during a Test to Capture HDlite (1280x720) footage.

1. I selected the WebCam (rather PD did for me) in Capture

2. I selected Profile>Custom

3. I then chose setting and selected the onboard webcam microphone


Only when the onboard microphone was selected did the frame size change to 1280x720, 16:9

I hope the information helps.

Dafydd

Mirror effect test production
http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/15373.page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcZchWMUaH8

How I create pop-up windows in PD9
http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/15374.page

NEW LINK to tutorial video

Hal OS - Win11 Pro, Alienware R13, CPU - Intel Core I7-12700KF 12 CPUs), 16g DDR5 4400 RAM, Video - Geeforce RTX 3080ti 12g, PD11 & PD365
My YouTube

https://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/0/15612.page

Place the video into the video track.
Split it, where you want to pause.
Position the slider on the first frame of the following clip (the second half of the two clips) and take a snapshot.
Insert the snapshot - still image between the split clips.
You now have a 5 second pause moment.

The duration of the still image can be altered to suit.



Hope it helps

Dafydd

https://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/15714.page#76751

1. Open PD
2. Look to the right above the PowerDirector name
3. See the "?" click it
4. The help files appear
5. Select "Search" in the PD help
6. Type in the key word "hotkeys"

Please now check out what is available from the list.

Dafydd

Read Fred's guide on why and how to update your graphic card driver.

A well written guide points editors to NOT rely on Window or other checking software but to go get them and update.

PowerDirector 9 fails to start or hangs or has video problems or production failures = Tip Sheet
LINK: http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/14275.page

The post was previously a sticky. To save space at the start of the PD9 forum, items are moved and sticky messaages updated.

Dafydd

To enlarge the display, double click on the player view screen and the full screen video will appear.

Rotate a Video

To rotate a video or image:
Place the media in the video track and highlight
Go to the preview window on the right
Place your cursor over the centre circle
The cursor changes
Click and move the cursor

Dafydd

I offer this as advice to others new to video editing who wish to try these techniques


Would you like to try doing Bluescreen or Matte, PIP, Chroma-key ?

Then read my how-to tips on the following page

http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/16042.page#78670 If you can't solve the problem - Change the problem

I decided to put together a video that shows what many of the various effects do when used in productions. It is sometimes not so easy to visualize how the effect will actually look.

Many of these effects have options to vary the effect. I have the original of the video showing below the video that has the effects applied. Not all of the effects are shown.

Reposted here from http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/16080.page

Have a look if you are interested. Effects in PD9 - What do they do?

Enjoy or Not

Hal
OS - Win11 Pro, Alienware R13, CPU - Intel Core I7-12700KF 12 CPUs), 16g DDR5 4400 RAM, Video - Geeforce RTX 3080ti 12g, PD11 & PD365
My YouTube

E-Series Burn Error and Producing Before Burning
Phil shares his problems and the solution - an essential read for a newbie.
http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/16413.page#81379

Thanks Phil

Dafydd

Panasonic TM700 1080p60 and PowerDirector: tips and experiences.
A super thread for those interested in some excellent information.
http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/15533.page

Hi,
Here's what I select in:
Preference>Confirmation section of PD9.

I deselect all of the above bar one feature. What you chose is up to you. I don't need to have the costant pop up confirmation messages.

Dafydd

Following a post on the DZ. here's a quickly made template for PAL mini-dv footage for conversion to YouTube.

Place the prx file in: C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDirector\Language\Enu\Profiles

Look for: Apo Quality (1024x576)

Dafydd

"PDSpeed" - provides extra keyboard shortcuts for faster PD9 editing
Peter Ozpeter
http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/14452.page

Located by: CubbyHouseFilms

I found this Introduction to Creative Movie Guide for PD9 on the CL website.

I thought this might be of use to some of you.

http://forum.cyberlink.com/forum/posts/list/16701.page#83446

excellent thread.
Dafydd